Police say the shooting happened at about 12:37 p.m. on the 2700 block of Langston Place in Southeast. When police arrived at the scene after reports of a shooting they found the teen, later identified as Darius Cannon, suffering from a gunshot wound.

DC Fire and EMS transported Cannon to a nearby hospital where he died due to his injures, police said.

A preliminary lookout was for a dark-complected male between 16 to 19 years of age, wearing a plaid vest and blue jeans, police said.

If you have any information about this case call police at (202) 727-9099 or to remain anonymous text the TIP LINE by messaging 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.